The document summarizes the C.A.N.U. model, which is a registered 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization that promotes regional collaboration between counties and cities in Northern Utah for aerospace and composites industries. It aims to improve business conditions and attract new industries. The region has assets like major transportation infrastructure, higher education institutions, available industrial sites, and a competitive operating environment. The advanced materials industry is a key regional cluster, making over $4.6 billion annually and paying wages above the regional average. C.A.N.U. conducts marketing, conferences, site tours, and trade missions to promote the region.

1. REGIONAL
COLLABORATION
The C.A.N.U model

2. C.A.N.U. – COMPOSITES AND
AEROSPACE OF NORTHERN UTAH
INITIALLY INFORMAL AD HOC
NOW REGISTERED 501(C)(6) NONPROFIT
• Box Elder County
• Cache County
• Davis County
• Morgan County
• Weber County
• Brigham City
• Clearfield City
• Layton City
• Ogden City

3. C.A.N.U. – COMPOSITES AND
AEROSPACE OF NORTHERN UTAH
INITIALLY INFORMAL AD HOC
NOW REGISTERED 501(C)(6) NONPROFIT
• “CANU’s objective is to improve business
conditions, promote the common business
interests, attract new and expand existing
businesses, and build a regional economic
development approach to support this region’s
aerospace, advanced composites, and related
industries cluster.”

4. ASSETS
• Regional cluster of companies involved in
aerospace/composites R&D, testing,
manufacturing
• Transportation hub with multiple modes,
central location in western U.S. for
distribution
• I-15
• I-80
• I-84
• U.S. 89/91
• UPRR
• Public Transit (FrontRunner)
• Airports
• SLC Int’l.
• Hill Air Force Base
• Promontory ATK Landing Strip
• Ogden-Hinckley Airport
• Brigham City Regional Airport
• Higher eductation
• Utah State University
• Weber State University
• Davis Technical College
• Ogden/Weber Technical College
• Bridgerland Technical College
• Excellent basic infrastructure
• Abundant available sites for R&D,
testing, manufacturing
• Favorable tax structure
• Highly competitive operating cost
• Low cost of living

5. WHY THIS INDUSTRY IS
OUR TARGET
0
50,000
100,000
Advanced Industries Wage All Industries Average
Wage
Wage Average
Wage in Dollars
$60.6K
Region Output
Advanced Materials Other
20.5%
$4.6 Billion
Advanced Materials Industry
0
2
4
6
Motor Vehicle Parts Aircraft Products and Parts
Location Quotients
LQ of 1 Industry LQ
$40.2K
of all Jobs in CANU’s Region
11.3%
4.61 4.34

6. ACTIVITIES
• Marketing

7. ACTIVITIES
• Conferences/Tradeshows

8. ACTIVITIES
• Site Selector Fam Tours

9. ACTIVITIES
• In-Bound Trade Missions

10. PANEL DISCUSSION

11. QUESTIONS?